Grevillea thrysoides Standard
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Woolly, stiff grey fern-like foliage forming a tight ball. Deep red toothbrush type flowers are borne along ribbon-like stems over a very long period. Very attractive to nectar feeding birds. Use a low phosphorus fertiliser in spring. Drought tolerant once established. Needs a sunny position out of very strong winds. Stake well. Trim lightly after flowering to encourage compactness. A very striking feature plant suitable for pots, gardens and sunny courtyards.
- BOTANICAL NAME
Grevillea thrysoides
- HEIGHT & WIDTH
- NATIVE
- HABIT
- POSITION
- CULTURAL NOTES
For best results: Mulch the area well to suppress weed development and conserve soil moisture. Feed with a low phosphrous, native fertiliser.
Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous'
6-7m x 3-4m
An attractive specimen tree that would be also suited to civil and commercial plantings. Graceful, lemon scented foliage complements the white bark as it matures.
Corymbia ficifolia 'Baby Orange' TM
3-4m x 3m
A small tree with a dense, rounded crown of foliage.
Bright orange flowers.
Corymbia ficifolia 'Baby Scarlet' TM
3-4m x 3m
A small to medium tree with attractive new growth.
Bright red flowers.
Corymbia ficifolia 'Wildfire'
6m x 4-5m
A medium tree with a dense canopy.
Bright red flowers.
Casuarina Cousin It Standard
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Casuarina 'Cousin It is a hardy, unusual ground cover "She-Oak" grafted onto another she- oak rootstock to produce this striking plant. The glaucous green leafless stems will cascade down almost to the ground with the head getting approximately 60-80 cm across. Remove any foliage sprouting on the trunk. Stake well in windy areas. Can take light, salty wind and light frosts. Suits large pots, patios, small or courtyard gardens and garden beds. Use an all purpose native plant food in spring. Rarely needs pruning ; the only exception is the odd stray branch.
- BOTANICAL NAME
Casuarina glauca